'Perhaps Not Enough': The Chilling Leftist Answer on Political Violence
The article discusses perceptions of political violence in the U.S., particularly focusing on leftist violence. Interviews conducted by Franklin Camargo reveal a tendency among some individuals to downplay or dismiss leftist violence while attributing more violence to the right. The piece highlights a chilling acceptance of political violence among certain leftist individuals, as well as a lack of awareness regarding historical figures like Che Guevara.
- ▪Franklin Camargo interviewed Angelenos about political violence and found many dismissing leftist violence as mental illness.
- ▪Some interviewees struggled to provide examples of right-wing violence when prompted.
- ▪A senior citizen at a pro-communism rally suggested there might not be enough political violence, referencing Che Guevara's actions.
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'Perhaps Not Enough': The Chilling Leftist Answer on Political Violence Aaron Hanscom | 2:34 PM on June 03, 2026 AP Photo/Desmond Boylan This column begins with a quiz: What do these events have in common?The assassination of Charlie Kirk The assassination attempts against Donald TrumpThe murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson The 2017 Congressional baseball practice shooting The 2020 Black Lives Matter protests Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Most PJ Media readers will not have a difficult time coming up with the answer. They’re all examples of leftist political violence.
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